repleto
“repleto” means “packed” in Spanish (when a place or object is completely full of people or things).
packed
Also: crammed, stuffed
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El centro comercial está repleto de gente por las rebajas.
A2The shopping mall is packed with people because of the sales.
Tengo el buzón repleto de correos sin leer.
B1I have my inbox stuffed with unread emails.
Sus ojos estaban repletos de lágrimas de alegría.
B2Her eyes were full of tears of joy.
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Quick Quiz: repleto
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Which sentence correctly says 'The bags are packed'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'repletus', which is the past form of 'replere' (to fill up). The prefix 're-' implies intensity or repetition, and 'plere' means to fill.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'repleto' for people?
Yes! You can say a room is 'repleto de gente' (packed with people), or even that a person is 'repleto de energía' (full of energy).
Is it 'repleto con' or 'repleto de'?
While 'con' is sometimes heard, 'de' is the standard and most natural way to link 'repleto' to its contents.
Does 'repleto' ever mean 'satisfied' after eating?
Occasionally, yes. If you are very full after a big meal, you might say you are 'repleto,' though 'lleno' or 'satisfecho' are more common in that specific context.